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CMS-1500

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The standard paper claim form used by non-institutional providers and suppliers to report professional services; electronic professional claims generally use the HIPAA 837P transaction.

You'll come across CMS-1500 while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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